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Connie L. 11/16/2025

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was so welcoming and a pleasure to have as an instructor. The class and recipe was very easy to follow even as a beginner. She is mindful of your spice tolerance and everything came out so delicious! I would definitely recommend her class to anyone who has an interest in learning how to cook Indian cuisine.

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Siwin C. 06/17/2025

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

From chopping and mixing to sautÃ©ing, frying, and tasting, my two teenage boys had an absolute blastâ€”every step of the cooking class was filled with fun and laughter. Chef Rajeswari was incredibly warm and welcoming; it felt like weâ€™d known her for years! This was truly one of the best family experiences Iâ€™ve had with my teens in a long time. And the highlight? Chicken 65â€”my absolute favorite! It is a MUST-try!

Alexa E. 07/17/2026

Booked the class North Indian Favorites with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

I took the North Indian Favorites class and had a great experience. Chef happily accommodated a few menu modifications for my group and shared practical tips for making flavorful Indian food at home. This class is especially perfect for a group bonding experience. Many components were pre-prepared (such as the samosa filling and cooked chicken), which kept the class moving at a good pace. It made the experience approachable, especially since most of my group had little to no cooking experience. I especially enjoyed learning how to wrap samosas. She also added thoughtful touches, including a personalized welcome sign and a sweet surprise since we were celebrating. One thing I wish had been communicated beforehand was that the class was shared. I had assumed my booking was private for my group of four, so I was surprised when I saw another attendee in class. Chef was friendly, professional, and communicative throughout the booking process. Overall, I'd recommend this class to anyone interested in learning to cook North Indian dishes.

Peter M. 06/23/2026

Booked the class A Taste of Vegan Indian Comforts with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

We cooked tomato daal, jeera rice, carrot poriyal and moong dal paayasam and learned to use a simple pressure cooker. All were excellent. Chef Raaje is very personable and gave good pointers to make cooking easy and for best results. She modified the recipes for my dairy allergy. We highly recommend her class.

Katlin K. 06/15/2026

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

My mom and I had a wonderful time with Chef Rajeswari! We made roti, paneer tiki masala, and a potato dish that ended up being so delicious! I canâ€™t wait to make these dishes again and was grateful for the experience with my mom.

Aimee R. 05/16/2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Loved this class! We loved learning from Raj. She is so knowledgeable about cooking and helped us learn how to make an amazing meal would highly recommend.

Siobhan H. 05/08/2026

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

This was our first-ever cooking class and Chef Raaje made it special. My husband is vegetarian so we opted for her class on Northern Indian vegetarian fare, including a delightful, simple-to-make potato curry, and a deeply flavored paneer butter masala. Rose lassi and warm roti rounded out our meal selection. Chef Raaje is a consummate host; she had snacks and drinks ready after our hour-long drive over. Her beautiful home and kitchen were sparkling clean. She gave us a short introduction and briefly explained the differences between northern and southern Indian food, as well as the philosophy of using the freshest spices and produce. I appreciate that our class was very hands-on. We cooked while stood to the side and answered questions we had. Our meal was delicious and we ate while Chef Raaje handled the dishes. (My least favorite part of cooking!) When we ended the evening, she gave us lovely parting gifts (including one for my daughter who wasnâ€™t with us!) and printouts of our recipes â€” which I will absolutely be making again in the near future. I would absolutely, wholeheartedly recommend taking a class with Chef Raaje.

Glenda H. 05/01/2026

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

What a treat to learn how to cook Indian dishes in Chef Rajeâ€™s home! Chef Raje shared some great time-saving tips that made cooking Indian food more accessible to the novice. We made tomato dal, jeera rice, and carrot poriyal and she gave plenty of tips for making the dishes vegan and/or vegetarian. She even made a special potato dish just for us! We felt very welcomed and I would definitely take another class with Chef Raje! She made our day very special!

Elias C. 04/19/2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari was truly a delight. I can not stress how easy and personable the class was. From the moment we came in, Chef greeted us with a smile and took care of taking the time of not only explaining what we would be cooking, but also a bit about her self, her background and asked about us as well. She would make sure to constantly check on how we were doing while cooking, and would give us tips on what could be done if we wanted to make the food on our own time. Genuinely, can not express how much I recommend this class, it was a privilege learning how to cook from her.

Megan T. 04/05/2026

Booked the class North Indian Favorites with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Learned how to make chicken tikka masala. Chef was VERY thorough in explaining everything and going step by step, very interactive. My boyfriend and I will be coming back!

Stephanie B. 03/12/2026

Booked the class North Indian Favorites with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

I had SUCH a wonderful time with Chef Rajeswari! She was so informative and passionate about the food she cooks. The meal was delicious and I'm excited to try the recipes at home. I can't recommend Chef Rajeswari enough!!

sisamouth T. 03/08/2026

Booked the class North Indian Favorites with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari was great! She instantly made my wife and daughter feel at home. The food was amazing. She had so many tips! The experience was a surprise gift for my birthday, I would recommend this class to anyone who likes Indian food and wants to improve their skills in the kitchen.

Ramona A. 03/03/2026

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

We had a wonderful time learning how to make dosas, medhu vada, and chutneys. We really liked learning about the health benefits. Chef Raaje made the experience fun and informative!

Ailar P. 02/21/2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

My husband and I booked this class as a late Valentines Day celebration and we had such a wonderful time! Chef Rajeswari is so talented and kind. The class was so much fun, informative and of course the food was beyond delicious! We also learned so much about healing properties of herbs and spices used in Indian cooking. I would highly recommend taking her class!

Benjamin A. 02/15/2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Great time learning the Biriyani. Overall a great experience and really enjoyed her class

Yatish K. 02/14/2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

My fiance and I took this class and I must say, this was the most easy to understand simplified cooking class Iâ€™ve taken. The food turned out great, and we were give so many tips and techniques and explanation behind the science of making biriyani. Chef Rajeswari was knowledgeable, fun, and personable. I will be taking more of her classes. We are Indian and the recipes she taught us will definitely impress our parents!

Rav J. 01/22/2026

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

I had a lot of fun learning to make Biryani with Chef Raaje. She communicated things clearly and explained a lot about the different spices and their health benefits. We ate a great meal and got leftovers too! A great class and I would definitely go again.

Russ Daniels . 01/17/2026

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

A lovely introduction to making dosa, coconut chutney, and Medium Vada, a South Indian crispy savory donut. Hands on experience, clear recipes, and lots of great tips.

Jax R. 01/14/2026

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was amazing. We made dosa, medhu vada, and coconut chutney, all of which were delicious. Raaje was a patient and fun teacher, and made us feel very welcome into her home. I cannot recommend the class enough!

Timothy S. 01/10/2026

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

This class would be recommended to anyone who wants a hands on, approachable introduction to Indian cooking, whether you are trying these dishes for the first time or looking to build confidence, technique, and intuition in your own kitchen.

Dan G. 12/08/2025

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari is excellent. We really enjoyed the class. We had a very nice time, and the food was excellent. I also learned a lot about how to use oil and butter in my cooking and I am looking forward to using some of my new knowledge when I cook. We made Paneer Butter Masala, Aloo Sabzi, Roti, and Rosewater Lassi. Everything was great.

marieke r. 12/07/2025

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

We had an excellent time taking a cooking class with Chef Raaje. Her upbeat personality, warm energy, and fascinating stories made the entire experience unforgettable. We learned how to make curries, roti, and lassi, and the end result was a delicious meal we were truly proud of. The best part was Chef Raajeâ€™s wonderful explanationsâ€”not only about the food and spices, but also about the culture and traditions of India. Her kitchen was spotless, every participant had their own workspace and recipe set, and everything was well-prepared and easy to follow. She guided us step by step, ensuring we felt confident and had fun throughout. We had a great time and highly recommend this class to anyone looking for an authentic, enjoyable, and flavorful cooking experience!

Mary L. 12/02/2025

Booked the class Authentic South Indian Brunch with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Rajeswari is very proud of her culture and this experience included her sharing a LOT about Indian food. We chose the South Indian Brunch class for a date night. 1) We were greeted with a wonderful chai which made us feel warmly welcomed. 2) We LOVED the coconut chutney--Chef showed us the ways to add spice and bloom peanut oil to give it more dimensions. 3) Our favorite dish was the dosa and we cannot wait to try it with various options as a snack. All in all we recommend Chef Raje! This was a great date night and I could see it being a great mom-child experience or a mom's night out. Thanks!

Pam A. 11/23/2025

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

We had such a fun experience with Chef Rajeswari yesterday. She warmly welcomed us into her home and shared her knowledge, tips and techniques for preparing authentic, delicious Indian food. Although we cook regularly, we had little experience with this cuisine outside of a restaurant setting. â€˜Raajeâ€™ teaches in such an engaging way, using recipes that will be easily transferred to our home kitchen. We learned a lot and were rewarded with our tasty meal at the end! We highly recommend taking a class with Chef Raaje. It was lovely.

Julia M. 11/16/2025

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

It was really good! She explained everything very thoroughly and suggested substitutions when available.

Mark B. 11/16/2025

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

From the time that we arrived and to the end of our wonderful cooking and learning experience, we felt very welcomed. It was very informative and we learned a lot about India. The experience exceeded our expectations.

Siang K. 09/28/2025

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raj was amazing! Her space is super welcoming and inspiring. We made so many things from scratch that I thought could only be bought from stores. She also shared a lot of home cooking recipe thatâ€™s outside of the curriculum. Itâ€™s so hard to find good vegetarian cooking class in the bay so this is a lifesaver for my vegetarian fiancÃ©â€™s birthday. We had such a great time and are ready to cook more at home after learning g so much from chef Raj! Definitely booking again for other occasions and dishes.

Isha C. 08/21/2025

Booked the class North Indian Vegetarian Fare with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Raje was an incredible instructor! Such a fun experience and we felt welcome in her home

Daniel M. 08/17/2025

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Chef Raaje was amazing. Her kitchen was super clean and well organized. She was funny and pleasant to be around and a great teacher. Above all the food came out great. I really appreciated how she explained all the different spices and the reasons why we were cooking with them. My wife had an excellent birthday. Thank you Chef Raaje!!! See you soon!!!

Jose . 08/16/2025

Booked the class Spice-Filled Indian Cuisine with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

Amazing experience! Highly recommend! And the result was delicious!

Letitia Y. 06/19/2025

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

We took the Biryani class and had a blast! Chef Raji was very organized, had all the ingredients ready and prepared delicious masala chai and samosas for us when we arrived. She explained each ingredient to us, how we can prepare them at home or where we can find them in stores which was really helpful. All the ingredients she used were homemade, even the herbs were freshly picked from her garden! The food tasted amazing and overall it was a fun while educational experience. We not only learned how to cook delicious dishes but also learned about food from different parts of India. You can tell that Chef Raji put a lot of thought behind her classes and is really passionate about her food. I would definitely recommend her classes and would take them again myself!

Daniel M. 06/17/2025

Booked the class Biryani and South Indian Classics with Chef Rajeswari in East Bay (Union City)

This was an extraordinary class! Chef Rajeswari is impeccably organized, and everything was perfectly measured and arranged for us to use. Especially since this is a new class, I was amazed at how smoothly everything flowed - Disney could take notes from her on how to handle cleaning and transitions! We chopped the vegetables, chopped fresh herbs from her garden, and cooked/assembled all 4 dishes. I really appreciate how while we were assembling, she explained all the sorts of techniques and varieties in this style of cooking. For example, in our session I learned how to prepare the ginger garlic paste at home, the different varieties of Indian rice besides basmati, what sorts of oils work best for frying Chicken 65, and the delightful story of its name! Most important, of course, is the listed dishes themselves - and those were phenomenal. For the Chicken 65 we prepared the marinade and fried the chicken, along with the delightful touch of fresh curry leaves at the end. I've never made biryani before - that is why I took the class - and the biryani that we made was more delicious that what I've had at restaurants. The raita and lassi were simple and very good - and I learned, for example, that I can add milk (and even ice cream) to my lassi to make it a bit smoother. After taking this class, I feel that I can make these on my own. When we sat down to dinner, there was a ton of food that we'd cooked and it all smelled and tasted delicious. Chef Rajeswari also brought out a few items which were not on the menu that she'd prepared beforehand, and they were - of course - fantastic. Chef Rajewsari (and her husband) is kind, charming, welcoming, and an absolute delight to learn from. Her recipes are delicious, and she is just really fun to be with! I will be trying out the printed recipes on my own in a few days, and I fully intend to take more of her classes in the future.